Party City opened its newest store in Southwest Florida just in time for Halloween.

The store, located at 8111 Cooper Creek Blvd., is in the Benderson Development-owned University Park Town Center near the Ross and Bonefish Grille. The chain store sells party supplies, costumes and decorations. The store officially opened Sept. 25.

“We are thrilled to open our new location and continue helping University Parkway residents celebrate special times,” said Mark Silipo, Party City’s district manager, in a statement. “Party City truly brings the spirit of celebration to the community.”

The chain expects to take advantage of the $7 billion Halloween industry this year. This is the second store Party City has opened in the region in just a month’s time. Earlier in September, a former iParty store on Fruitville Road was converted into a Party City.

Party City is open Monday through Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The restaurant, located at 8393 S. Tamiami Trail just south of Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, closed in May due to ownership changes. It reopened in late September with a new menu, happy hour and new owners.

The new menu focuses on southern comfort food and boasts a daily happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. J. Ryan’s will continue to serve lunch and dinner daily and a weekend brunch.

“Customers that came during the first week of being open tell us the food is delicious,” said Susan Kirstein, a managing partner.

For more shopping news in Southwest Florida, follow reporter Justine Griffin on Twitter and Facebook or email her at justine.griffin@heraldtribune.com. Read What’s In Store in print on Tuesdays.